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Tim Demers is an engineer for DTZ in Cambridge. Demers graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2014 with a bachelor of science in facilities engineering. He is currently earning his master of science in facilities management also through Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Dan Markow is the operations manager for Sterling Corporations Office Services Division for New England. Markow attended Northeastern University where he majored in finance and marketing. Bill Gallagher is a project manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Gallagher has a bachelor of science in technical management from Southern New Hampshire University. Geraldine (Gerri) Corrado is a lease administrator for K&L Gates LLP. Corrado has been working in commercial leasing for law firms for over twelve years, managing the global office leases first for Bingham McCutchen and now for K&L Gates. She has also participated in office design and construction and general facilities management. Corrado's educational background includes the University of Massachusetts and Suffolk Law.
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Revitalized Town Centers:  Retail??? - by Carol Todreas

Revitalized Town Centers: Retail??? - by Carol Todreas

It is now widely accepted that customers want to shop in person at physical stores. Brands know that they do better business in a physical store than just on line so they want to open stores. Demand for retail space by digital merchants, local entrepreneurs, and newly developed national chains
Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Retail infill strategy to activate Pawtucket’s Conant Thread District - by Gaetan Kashala

Until recently, the Conant Thread District consisted of approximately 150 acres of underutilized industrial land spanning Pawtucket and Central Falls. Today, the area is one of the most significant
Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

Florida ruling raises bar for condo terminations and buyouts - by Michael Karsch

On October 14, 2025, in a landmark decision with significant implications for the Florida real estate market, the Supreme Court of Florida formally denied Two Roads Development’s (TRD Biscayne LLC) petition for review in its long-running case against unit owners of Biscayne 21,
IREM president’s message:  Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

IREM president’s message: Our new reality - Staying ahead of supply chain delays - by Yoany Vargas

Supply chain delays are slowing construction, ratcheting up operating costs, and extending turnover timelines across Greater Boston, directly reducing revenue and increasing the workload for multifamily and